Got a project that you are working on that is not a tractor? Maybe a barn to hold your tractors or just fun stuff like woodworking, glass, tools, sheds, gardens, custom implements, etc., this is the place to talk about it.

Any body here ever made these things? Got any pics to share?How about shop tips and such?It think I will be making some for gifts, and could use some ideas and such if you can help so I dont wreck a few figuring out what NOT To do!

I made one in the shape of a heart for my wife for a Valentine's day gift. Filled it full of candy she loves. They are rather simple to do, I read an article in my Fine Woodworking magazine a few years back and that gave me the itch to try one. It is a fun project, I glued up a bunch of Cherry and Walnut to make mine. I also let the kids at school make them. It is a good way to eat up some scrap in a fun way.

I use a 1/4" blade on my saw, and also make sure you mark everything and do not sand it till you have completly finished. I sanded once and it didn't want to go back together right aftwards.

Good luck with them.There are a ton of tips online if you search Band saw box.

I do make boxes but use a scroll saw rather than a band saw.I make and sell stuff at craft shows of which 90% I use a scroll saw at some point. The rabbit is the only box made only on the bandsaw. It opens on the lines about 1/4 inch in and turns on a dowel covered by the eyes. The peanut and square box last cut was on the band saw but could be done on a scroll saw. Not everything is varnished. Shows before Christmas about wiped me out and now I'm making more. Boxes are fun! Make boxes! Vern

Well, I figured I would try one to put my watches, tie clasps, wedding band, pins etc in.I glued up 6 pieces of Poplar and cut one out. The drawer pulls are small pieces of Bloodwood.Finish is Watco Natural Danish Oil, two applications.